Organizing Director

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Position: Organizing Director

Start Date: February 2027

Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000

Language: Bilingual Required - Spanish & English

Location: Phoenix, AZ. Minimum 3 days per week in the office / in the field; other days can be remote

Hours:40-45 hours per week; Evening and weekend availability required

Benefits:  100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; Professional and personal development opportunities; Generous and flexible paid time off policy; $5,000 relocation assistance available for candidates relocating to Phoenix

 

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Build Working Class Power With Us

Poder in Action and AZ Poder are building a movement with working-class communities and people of color in Arizona. Our team believes deeply that organizing is how we get free, and we’re committed to developing the leadership and organizing skills of our people to make it happen. We are rooted in an abolitionist vision of the future, where all people live, move, and love freely. 

Poder is seeking an experienced leader who balances a visionary, strategic mindset with day-to-day organizing tactics. The Organizing Director will oversee four grassroots organizing programs, supervise and develop a team of 4–6 organizers, and help shape Poder's long-term organizing strategy. Poder also envisions the possibility of this position evolving into a broader executive leadership role, depending on organizational needs and mutual alignment. 

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About Us

Poder In Action is a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that builds the power of people of color and working-class communities to disrupt and dismantle systems of oppression and determine a liberated future in Arizona by developing organizers, civic advocacy, and movement building. 

 

AZ Poder is a 501(c)(4) organization that builds political and social power among working-class communities to disrupt and dismantle state violence through community governance, organizing our base to take action, and shifting our culture away from punishment towards health and wellness.

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The Ideal Organizing Director

• Is invested in our mission. They are eager to develop and implement a long-term organizing strategy that brings us closer to a liberated future.
• Is skilled in effectively training organizers.  They have experience creating and facilitating workshops and trainings on the fundamentals of power and core organizer skills. 
• Is an experienced campaign organizing strategist. They know how to develop and execute multi-year organizing campaign plans that build community power and change material conditions for everyday people. 
• Can independently manage teams, projects, and goals. They bring strong people management and organizational skills, with the ability to supervise 4-6 organizers, oversee multiple programs, track progress, and ensure organizing goals are met. 

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Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a member of Poder's strategy team, sharing responsibility for organizational strategy development, critical decision-making, fundraising, and staff management.

• Serve as the strategic lead for the organizing team, providing guidance on organizing priorities, program development, team management, and emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Collaborate with fellow leadership team members to ensure organizing programs and decisions align with Poder's mission, goals, values, and organizational decision-making processes.

People Management & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of 4–6 organizers, providing regular coaching, actionable feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Develop professional development plans and clear metrics to strengthen organizers' skills, leadership capacity, and ability to meet program goals.
• Create and sustain a culture of rigor, accountability, and excitement among the organizing team.
• Manage the hiring and onboarding process for new organizer positions.

Training & Program Curriculum

• Design and facilitate regular trainings and workshops that build the skills and leadership capacity of organizers and community members.  
• Assess, strengthen, and update the ladder of engagement across organizing programs to support the development of community members into active movement leaders 
• Identify skill and knowledge gaps within the organizing team and develop opportunities for continued learning and growth.

Organizing Strategy

• Oversee four grassroots organizing programs, ensuring alignment with Poder’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals. 
• Develop program goals in collaboration with the Leadership Team and organizers 

• Plan and facilitate quarterly strategy meetings to track and assess team progress, organizing goals, and campaign timelines

• Oversee the development and implementation of organizers' workplans and campaign timelines, providing guidance through weekly project check-ins

Coalitions & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strategic, collaborative relationships with community partners and stakeholder groups

• Support in developing and implementing a membership model for the organization 
• Represent the organization in community spaces, with partners and coalition tables, at conferences, and in meetings with funders
• Establish and lead coalitions as needed, by understanding the ecosystem landscape and building intentional relationships with other organizations through 1:1s

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Key Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of grassroots or community organizing experience, including developing and implementing organizing strategies and campaigns
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, including managing and developing staff
• Experience with policy development, campaign implementation, and grassroots leadership development
• Strong program management experience, preferably in a grassroots or community-based organization
• Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (Zoom, Google Workspace) 

Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required, including excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages
• Ability to work and relate with a diverse range of people and organizations 
• Excellent organizational & project management skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently when necessary
• Ability to manage people effectively through organizing and delegating work, problem-solving, and giving actionable feedback
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills

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How to Apply

The preferred application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2027. To apply, please submit your resume and responses to the application questions through our application page. 

This search is being supported by NRG Consulting Group. For any questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].